COMBINED LABORATORY X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST CLXT

 

LM Labs 

 

This position includes shifts at Whistler Health Care Centre and Pemberton Health Centre laboratories.

 

Whistler Health Care Centre

 

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under general supervision, the Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) performs technical work involved in the duties associated with laboratory and x-ray test procedures. The Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) evaluates and verifies laboratory results, performs patient phlebotomies, performs quality control, participates in quality assurance and prepares related reports. Performs equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, participates in orientation of new employees. Works within health and safety requirements and within the Diagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP).

 
What you’ll do  

 

 Perform daily routine duties in both Lab and X-ray departments as required.   

 Lab:

•    Work on hematology, coagulation and chemistry benches.
•    Perform daily quality control, as appropriate
•    Ru patient samples and reports
•    Receive blood components and products
•    Assign and dispense uncross matched red cells, albumin, RHIG, IVIG, plasma and cross matched red cells
•    Transporting of blood components and products
•    Quarantine and discard of blood products
•    Pooling/reconstitution of purified plasma products (such as PCC, fibrinogen)

 

X-ray:

• Perform general x-ray procedures in the department and on the floor
• Prepare films for physicians and radiologists by retrieving relevant previous films and information and completing all documentation for each case
• Maintain film library
• Perform inpatient and outpatient phlebotomies.
• Perform, documents and monitors internal and external quality control.
  Perform clerical functions such as participating in inventory control, keeping daily statistics, maintaining files, referring x-ray films to appropriate physicians, referring specimens to other labs, answering phone calls, booking procedures, referencing lab reports including Transfusion Medicine reports.
• Participate in internal and external quality assurance programs.
• Perform equipment maintenance and troubleshooting; documentation work performed.
• Participate in the orientation of new employees, including conducting in-services when required.
• Provide “on-call” services, as appropriate.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements.  Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

What you bring 

 

Qualifications 

• Graduation from a recognized Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology Program.
• Eligible for registration with a provincial licensing body.
• Completion of the NAIT TRAM 101 Course, minimum one (1) year recent, related experience  or   program/curriculum based instruction in transfusion medicine or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.  
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within [insert name of Program Area] contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system. 

Core Competencies 

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety. 
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.). 

 Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated recent working knowledge of the assigned section or sections.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures, and technical competence to perform tests used in the assigned section of the laboratory, including quality control and safety.
• Basic awareness of research process.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Basic knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care using point of care instrumentation.
  Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and software, including techniques appropriate to the designated area of the laboratory.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.  
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach. 

 

 What we bring 

 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.  

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees. 

• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. 

• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. 

• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. 

• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). 

• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.  

 

Job Type: Regular, Full Time
Salary Range: $39.69/Hour - $45.81/Hour + Benefits

Location: Whistler Health Care Centre site(4380 Lorimer Road Whistler, BC V8E 1A7) and Pemberton Health Centre  (403 Portage Road, PO Box 8 Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0). These positions fall under the Vancouver Coastal Sites

Closing Date: Applications accepted until filled
Hours of Work: 0830-1630/0900-1700; on call 1700-0000 / 0000-0830. SHIFTS IN WHISTLER OR PEMBERTON

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